Make Your Scrapbooking Pages Personal: Use Your Own Handwriting
May 3, 2008 – 5:39 amScrapbooking has joined the digital age. We can now make complete scrapbooking pages on our computers. Even those of us who prefer traditional scrapbooking tend to use the computer for our journaling to print clean, neat captions and narratives on our layouts.
A computer font may be prettier than handwriting. However, it lacks the personal touch and meaning of our handwriting when our families view our pages.
We all hesitate to use our own handwriting on our scrapbooking pages for different reasons. A few reasons are common. You might think your handwriting isn’t neat enough for others to read. Consider how your family views your handwriting. You can get beyond your concerns if you realize how much your families will value that you preserved something as personal and unique as your handwriting. Remember how important those handwritten family recipes or letters are to you now.
Another reason people resist handwriting on page layouts is fear that they will make a mistake that can’t be erased. There are many ways to correct a handwriting error. First, use a paper journaling block to write on first. You can always use a second one if you make a mistake. You can also correct a mistake by placing a new piece of paper over the error on the page, and write again on that piece. Finally, stickers work wonders when it comes to covering up most kinds of scrapbooking mistakes.
The right pen choice is crucial to successful handwriting on your scrapbooking pages. The type of paper you are using determines the best pen choice. Many pens are not meant for slick or glossy papers and will smear. Others don’t work well on porous papers and will run. Check the width of the pen. Wide tips pens work best on large journaling areas.
Practice, practice, practice. Write out the journaling first on a scrap piece of paper. Read it over slowly out loud. This will help you spot errors in spelling and grammar. For longer narrative writing, you may want to have someone else proofread it for you before you place it on your page. Be sure to test the pen on a small piece of the paper you want to use. Writing a draft will let you know how much room you need to write on as well.
Are you one of those people that write uphill? If you find it difficult to write in a straight line, use lined journaling blocks. You can make them yourself, buy a stamp with lines designed for this purpose, or purchase pre-lined journaling papers. Another tip is to use the natural lines in your layouts. Write along stripes on patterned paper. Handwrite phrases around a frame. You can even print on the edges of your borders.
No two people have the same handwriting. It is unique and personal. Like a signature, it is a form of validation. Handwritten journaling on a scrapbooking page adds character to your albums. It tells your family who you are, what your mood is and is a glimpse into your personality. Your family will treasure your pages when they see you have preserved such a personal side of yourself. A digital computer font lacks the depth and emotion that handwriting your words can have.
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